Strategic Initiatives Program Lead - HR Technology

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary

CVS Health is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader for Strategic Initiatives to lead transformative programs within our HR Technology ecosystem. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker and execution powerhouse who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about shaping the future of work through technology.

As a leader for Strategic Initiatives, you’ll drive enterprise-wide initiatives that modernize our HR systems, elevate employee experience, enable data-driven decision-making and execute mergers and acquisitions. You’ll partner with senior HR and IT leaders to align technology strategy with business goals, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver measurable impact.

What you will do:

• Strategic Program Leadership: Design and lead high-impact initiatives that transform HR technology platforms.
• Executive Collaboration: Partner with HR Leadership, Technology teams and stakeholders to define and execute strategic priorities.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead projects involving diverse teams across HR, IT, Finance, and external vendors to deliver integrated solutions.
• Plan and Execute: Define project scope, estimate effort, track progress of multiple initiatives, and present updates during portfolio reviews.
• Process Gap Analysis: Identify inefficiencies and gaps in HR and payroll systems and processes. Document findings and collaborate with technical teams to develop solutions.
• Change Enablement: Drive adoption of new tools and processes through structured change management, training, and communications.
• Vendor & Platform Strategy: Evaluate, select, and manage technology partners to ensure scalability, compliance, and ROI.
• Governance & Risk: Ensure initiatives meet regulatory, security, and operational standards.
• M&A Integration: Lead HR technology strategy and execution for mergers, acquisitions, and divestiture; including due diligence, systems integration, and workforce transition planning.
• Agile Methodologies and Product model: Collaborate cross-functionally in Agile environments and product model frameworks to drive iterative process improvements and deliver optimized, user-centric business solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in HR technology, strategy and transformation roles.
• 6+ years' experience successfully leading enterprise-wide HR tech initiatives (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM).
• 6+ years' experience working with HR processes, systems architecture, and digital trends.
• 5+ years' experience with stakeholder management, exhibiting excellent communication skills.
• 5+ years' experience with agile methodologies, change management, and vendor negotiations.
• 5+ years' experience demonstrating ability to manage and prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• 5+ years' experience displaying strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• 5+ years experience exhibiting a growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills.
• 5+ years' experience executing and delivering (planning, delivering, and supporting) programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Analytical mindset with a passion for data-driven decision-making.
• Strong background in HR and Payroll processes with experience on working in HRIT/HRIS.
• Experience with emerging technologies like AI in HR, automation, and digital employee experience platforms.
• Experience working in large, matrix organizations.
• Demonstrated success in leading HR technology strategy and execution during mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, IT, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$118,450.00 - $236,900.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/03/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.